The global market for p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) was estimated to be worth US$ 115 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 157 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA), also called 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, is white powdery crystal. It is widely used in the production of preservative for cosmetic and pharmaceuticals. Also, it is the raw materials of liquid crystal polymer.
The global PHBA market is experiencing steady growth, driven primarily by demand from Asia, especially China and India, due to their expanding chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.
Major applications include:
- Pharmaceuticals (as an intermediate for antibiotics and other drugs)
- Cosmetics and personal care (as a raw material for preservatives)
- Polymer industry (for producing high-performance materials like liquid crystal polyesters)
The market outlook for PHBA is promising, driven by:
Expansion in downstream applications, especially in high-performance polymers and bio-based materials.
Stricter environmental regulations leading to increasing demand for safer and natural preservatives.
Despite its potential, the PHBA industry faces several challenges:
Raw material price volatility, as it is still largely petrochemical-based.
Stricter environmental and emission regulations, leading to higher compliance costs.
Intensified market competition, especially in low- to mid-end product segments.
Concerns over paraben safety among consumers, particularly in Western cosmetics markets.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA), focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Tons) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA).
Market Segmentation
By Company
- Zhejiang Shengxiao
- Jiangsu Bvco
- Ueno Fine Chemicals
- San Fu Chemical
- LCP Leuna Carboxylation Plant
- 3E NEW MATERIAL
- Alta Laboratories
Segment by Type
- Industrial Grade PHBA
- Polymer Grade PHBA
Segment by Application
- Cosmetics
- Pharmaceutical
- Liquid Crystal Polymer
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA)
- 2.9 p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 Industrial Grade PHBA
- 3.1.2 Polymer Grade PHBA
- 3.2 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Volume by Type
- 3.3.1 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Cosmetics
- 4.1.2 Pharmaceutical
- 4.1.3 Liquid Crystal Polymer
- 4.1.4 Others
- 4.2 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Volume by Application
- 4.3.1 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Volume by Region
- 5.2.1 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.2.2 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.3 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.2.4 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 5.4 North America
- 5.4.1 North America p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 North America p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 Europe
- 5.5.1 Europe p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 Europe p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.7 South America
- 5.7.1 South America p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.7.2 South America p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.8 Middle East & Africa
- 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 Zhejiang Shengxiao
- 7.1.1 Zhejiang Shengxiao Company Information
- 7.1.2 Zhejiang Shengxiao Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.1.3 Zhejiang Shengxiao p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.1.4 Zhejiang Shengxiao p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Product Offerings
- 7.1.5 Zhejiang Shengxiao Recent Development
- 7.2 Jiangsu Bvco
- 7.2.1 Jiangsu Bvco Company Information
- 7.2.2 Jiangsu Bvco Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.2.3 Jiangsu Bvco p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.2.4 Jiangsu Bvco p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Product Offerings
- 7.2.5 Jiangsu Bvco Recent Development
- 7.3 Ueno Fine Chemicals
- 7.3.1 Ueno Fine Chemicals Company Information
- 7.3.2 Ueno Fine Chemicals Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.3.3 Ueno Fine Chemicals p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.3.4 Ueno Fine Chemicals p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Product Offerings
- 7.3.5 Ueno Fine Chemicals Recent Development
- 7.4 San Fu Chemical
- 7.4.1 San Fu Chemical Company Information
- 7.4.2 San Fu Chemical Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.4.3 San Fu Chemical p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.4.4 San Fu Chemical p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Product Offerings
- 7.4.5 San Fu Chemical Recent Development
- 7.5 LCP Leuna Carboxylation Plant
- 7.5.1 LCP Leuna Carboxylation Plant Company Information
- 7.5.2 LCP Leuna Carboxylation Plant Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.5.3 LCP Leuna Carboxylation Plant p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.5.4 LCP Leuna Carboxylation Plant p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Product Offerings
- 7.5.5 LCP Leuna Carboxylation Plant Recent Development
- 7.6 3E NEW MATERIAL
- 7.6.1 3E NEW MATERIAL Company Information
- 7.6.2 3E NEW MATERIAL Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.6.3 3E NEW MATERIAL p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.6.4 3E NEW MATERIAL p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Product Offerings
- 7.6.5 3E NEW MATERIAL Recent Development
- 7.7 Alta Laboratories
- 7.7.1 Alta Laboratories Company Information
- 7.7.2 Alta Laboratories Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.7.3 Alta Laboratories p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.7.4 Alta Laboratories p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Product Offerings
- 7.7.5 Alta Laboratories Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Industrial Chain
- 8.2 p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA) Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer